Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in John's homeland. John decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his black hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Charles has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the east to a Barrister, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Bertram was born with his father's beautiful face. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.